{"id":12933,"date":"2025-02-25T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/?p=12933"},"modified":"2025-12-22T23:09:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T23:09:56","slug":"shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Automatically Fulfill Digital Products in Shopify"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you sell digital products like ebooks, software, or online courses on Shopify, automating fulfillment can be a game changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this post, we&#8217;ll discuss the benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/community.shopify.com\/c\/fulfillment-and-inventory\/automatically-fulfill-orders-for-a-specific-product-using\/m-p\/2050207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automating digital product fulfillment<\/a> on Shopify and provide actionable tips for setting up and optimizing your own automated system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re an ecommerce veteran or just starting, automating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/shopify\/comments\/18cby08\/auto_fulfil_a_part_of_a_order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital product fulfillment<\/a> is a smart move that can take your business to new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TL;DR: Skip the step-by-step tutorial.\u00a0<\/strong>Use this template to fulfill digital products automatically with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template-backend frontend-hidden\">\n    <p><strong>MESA Template ID<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p>auto-fulfill-shopify-line-items-by-sku<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template\" data-template=\"auto-fulfill-shopify-line-items-by-sku\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\t<style>.mesa-template-backend {\n    background: rgba(139, 139, 150, 0.1);\n    padding: 22px;\n}\n\n.mesa-template-backend h5,\n.mesa-template-backend p {\n    margin: 0 0 5px;\n}\n\n.mesa-template-backend p {\n    font-size: 16px;\n}\n\n.mesa-template-backend p:last-child {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background: #fff;\n    padding: 5px 10px;\n}\n\n.mesa-template-backend p strong {\n    font-size: 12px;\n}<\/style>\n\t\t\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/#How-to-auto-fulfill-Shopify-order-line-items-by-SKU\" >How to auto-fulfill Shopify order line items by SKU<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/#Tips-to-successfully-automate-digital-product-delivery\" >Tips to successfully automate digital product delivery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/#Organize-your-digital-inventory-with-clear-SKUs\" >Organize your digital inventory with clear SKUs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/#Monitor-fulfillment-notifications\" >Monitor fulfillment notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/#Provide-product-descriptions-and-instructions\" >Provide product descriptions and instructions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/#Benefits-of-automated-digital-fulfillment\" >Benefits of automated digital fulfillment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/#Instant-delivery-customer-satisfaction\" >Instant delivery = customer satisfaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/#Save-time-by-eliminating-manual-tasks\" >Save time by eliminating manual tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/#Scale-your-business-without-growing-your-team\" >Scale your business without growing your team<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-auto-fulfill-digital-products\/#Frequently-asked-questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-auto-fulfill-shopify-order-line-items-by-sku\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-auto-fulfill-Shopify-order-line-items-by-SKU\"><\/span><strong>How to auto-fulfill Shopify order line items by SKU<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-total-time\"><span class=\"schema-how-to-duration-time-text\">Time needed:&nbsp;<\/span>5 minutes<\/p><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\">This workflow automates the fulfillment process of specific line items in a Shopify order based on SKU. It checks each line item, fulfills those with a specific SKU, and adds a tag to the order for tracking.<\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1740004600212\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Order created<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">When a new order is created in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/apps\/shopify\/integrate\">Shopify<\/a>, the workflow is triggered to begin processing the order details.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"348\" class=\"wp-image-12939\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-72.png\" alt=\"Order Created\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-72.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-72-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-72-1024x232.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-72-768x174.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1740157145936\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Loop over line items<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Each line item in the order is individually processed in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/apps\/loop\/integrate\">loop<\/a> to check for specific conditions that would allow it to be automatically fulfilled.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"468\" class=\"wp-image-12942\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-73.png\" alt=\"Loop over line items\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-73.png 768w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-73-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1740157311357\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Is it the auto-fulfillable SKU?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/apps\/filter\/integrate\">built-in Filter tool<\/a> checks if the line item&#8217;s SKU matches the designated auto-fulfillable SKU and whether its fulfillment status is empty.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"869\" class=\"wp-image-12943\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-74.png\" alt=\"Is it the auto-fulfillable SKU?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-74.png 768w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-74-265x300.png 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1740157432031\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Create order fulfillment<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">For each line item meeting the criteria, an order fulfillment is created using the order&#8217;s ID and the line item&#8217;s ID and quantity, updating the fulfillment status in Shopify.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1287\" height=\"1600\" class=\"wp-image-12944\" alt=\"Create order fulfillment\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-75.png\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-75.png 1287w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-75-241x300.png 241w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-75-824x1024.png 824w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-75-768x955.png 768w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-75-1236x1536.png 1236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1287px) 100vw, 1287px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1740157538559\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Turn \u201cOn\u201d this workflow<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Be sure to run your workflow once to make sure it\u2019s fulfilling and tagging the right order items. Then, turn \u201cOn\u201d this workflow to have it run automatically any time a new order is created in Shopify.\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"803\" class=\"wp-image-12945\" alt=\"How to Automatically Fulfill Digital Products in Shopify\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-76.png\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-76.png 768w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-76-287x300.png 287w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Save yourself the setup. <\/strong>Use this template instead:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template-backend frontend-hidden\">\n    <p><strong>MESA Template ID<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p>auto-fulfill-shopify-line-items-by-sku<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template\" data-template=\"auto-fulfill-shopify-line-items-by-sku\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-to-successfully-automate-digital-product-delivery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips-to-successfully-automate-digital-product-delivery\"><\/span><strong>Tips to successfully automate digital product delivery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make your digital product automation on Shopify seamless and efficient, consider these best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-organize-your-digital-inventory-with-clear-skus-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organize-your-digital-inventory-with-clear-SKUs\"><\/span><strong>Organize your digital inventory with clear SKUs&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-structured SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) system is essential for managing digital products efficiently. For example, by assigning a unique and descriptive SKU to each item, you can easily locate specific files, which helps streamline organization and ultimately minimizes fulfillment errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When setting up your SKU system, consider including product type, version, or release date. For example, an ebook SKU might look like this: &#8220;EBOOK-GUIDE-MEDITATION-2023.&#8221; This clear and concise format allows you to easily distinguish between different products and versions, streamlining your fulfillment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f3af4fdbd123ccf96ffc050e67db035c wp-block-paragraph\">Try this workflow template:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template-backend frontend-hidden\">\n    <p><strong>MESA Template ID<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p>sell-downloadable-products-on-shopify<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template\" data-template=\"sell-downloadable-products-on-shopify\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monitor-fulfillment-notifications\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitor-fulfillment-notifications\"><\/span><strong>Monitor fulfillment notifications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping an eye on your digital product fulfillment status is key to identifying and resolving any issues that may arise. Shopify sends automated notifications to keep you informed about the status of your digital product deliveries so you can track successful and failed attempts in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make it a habit to regularly check these notifications and keep an eye out for problems like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bounced emails<\/strong>: If a customer&#8217;s email is invalid or their inbox is complete, the download link won&#8217;t reach them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Broken file links:<\/strong> Double-check that your notification download links point to the correct files, preventing customer confusion and support requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By monitoring your fulfillment notifications, you can catch any issues before they become big problems that hurt your customers&#8217; experience and your brand&#8217;s reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f3af4fdbd123ccf96ffc050e67db035c wp-block-paragraph\">Try this workflow template:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template-backend frontend-hidden\">\n    <p><strong>MESA Template ID<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p>auto-fulfill-non-shipping-line-items-shopify<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template\" data-template=\"auto-fulfill-non-shipping-line-items-shopify\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-provide-product-descriptions-and-instructions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provide-product-descriptions-and-instructions\"><\/span><strong>Provide product descriptions and instructions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To reduce confusion and support requests, you need to provide clear and detailed product descriptions and instructions for your digital products. Your product pages should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>File format and size<\/strong>: Let customers know what type of file they&#8217;ll receive (e.g., PDF, MP3, JPEG) and the approximate file size so they can ensure they have enough storage space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System requirements<\/strong>: If your digital product requires specific software or hardware to function correctly, state these requirements to avoid compatibility issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download and installation instructions<\/strong>: If the digital product is more complicated than a simple download link, provide step-by-step guidance on how to download and access it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By providing complete product information as well as clear instructions, customers can easily self-serve, which in turn helps reduce support requests for digital product access and usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-automated-digital-fulfillment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-of-automated-digital-fulfillment\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of automated digital fulfillment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Streamlining your delivery process can increase customer satisfaction, save time, and scale your business without needing more staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instant-delivery-customer-satisfaction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instant-delivery-customer-satisfaction\"><\/span><strong>Instant delivery = customer satisfaction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the age of instant gratification, customers buying digital products online have high expectations for instant access. When customers get their digital products quickly after purchase, they feel valued and develop a strong positive association with your brand. This increased satisfaction can lead to long-term customer loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth referrals\u2014all of which contribute to your business&#8217;s growth and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, instant delivery minimizes the need for customers to contact your support team about delayed or missing deliveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-save-time-by-eliminating-manual-tasks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save-time-by-eliminating-manual-tasks\"><\/span><strong>Save time by eliminating manual tasks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automated fulfillment handles the entire delivery process, managing file uploads, email notifications, order status updates, and tracking. As a result, this hands-off approach frees up your time so you can focus on high-impact activities. By streamlining the tedious parts of digital fulfillment, you can dedicate more energy to initiatives that drive growth and set your brand apart in a competitive market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scale-your-business-without-growing-your-team\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scale-your-business-without-growing-your-team\"><\/span><strong>Scale your business without growing your team<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With an automated system, your business can handle spikes in demand and a more extensive customer base without sacrificing delivery time or accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially useful for businesses growing fast or dealing with seasonal fluctuations. By removing the constraints of manual processing, you can seize new opportunities, add more products to your lineup, and maximize the potential of your digital product line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, automated fulfillment allows you to grow your revenue without the overhead of hiring and training more staff. This lean and agile approach to scaling is perfect for small businesses and entrepreneurs with limited resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-f-requently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span><strong>F<\/strong>requently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739987026488\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I mix physical and digital products?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Shopify allows mixed carts, but digital products should be set to auto-fulfill using the above workflow solution, while physical items require shipping.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739987072042\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What apps can help with auto-fulfilling digital products in Shopify?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Apps like <a href=\"http:\/\/app.getmesa.com\/install\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MESA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/sendowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SendOwl<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/digital-downloads?search_id=d32484d4-c6ec-4bd7-ac7a-2970c9fb7339&amp;surface_detail=digital+downloads+by+shopify&amp;surface_inter_position=1&amp;surface_intra_position=6&amp;surface_type=search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify Digital Downloads<\/a> automate digital product delivery and order fulfillment.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739987238336\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are there settings in Shopify to enable auto fulfillment for digital downloads?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, there are no native settings specifically for digital products in Shopify. You can set all items to auto-fulfill across your entire store but if you sell both physical and digital goods, you will need a workflow to assist in auto-fulfillment. 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